Judo on the Net

Judo on the Internet. Judo is a Japanese martial art, which consists primarily of techniques for causing your opponent to lose his balance or otherwise to land on the ground by means of various throws, whereupon he can be pinned down. The person who plays judo is known as a judoka. Judoka practice falls, so they will not get hurt. In some judo dojo, a person can advance in rank either by testing, or by beating a few persons of higher rank in a tournament. Judo has forms, known as kata. At each practice, people usually engage in randori. This is a free time when two opponents attempt to throw each other. The word "judo" means "gentle way". The martial art was founded by Jigoro Kano.

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Home of Judo Preview
— GoJudo website where you can learn about judo, look at the junior and senior syllabus, look at pictures, watch animations and pictures of techniques and links to other sites.

Kodokan Judo Preview
— GoThis site contains a brief history of Kodokan Judo, along with a breakdown of throwing techniques, a tips page where you can look at or add your own tips on anything you may question.